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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.15, 269.36 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.15, 269.36 and 112.27 is: 154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.15 : 269.36 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.15/269.36 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.15x = 269.36 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.15x = 30,239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,239.73/195.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.96

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